National Nuclear Laboratory

Internal Vacancies

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

All of our current vacancies can be found on this page. You can also find more information at https://jobsearch.nnl.co.uk

Total internal jobs: 28

Head of Corporate Affairs

Category: Science, Strategy & Innovation

Salary: Salary starting at £91,260

Closing Date: 2024-12-11

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The salary range for this position is £91,260 to £97,597 (Grade 3A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Emma Kelly.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Senior Technical Support Officer (Waste and Environment)

Category: Infrastructure & Compliance

Salary: Salary starting at £49,675

Closing Date: 2024-12-11

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Will Dixon.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Operations Manager

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Salary starting at £67,035

Closing Date: 2024-12-11

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £67,035 to £72,704 (Grade 3B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Darren Denyer.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Senior Research Technologist

Category: Waste Management & Decommissioning

Salary: Salary starting at £56,168

Closing Date: 2024-12-06

Location: Culham, Oxfordshire

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Genevieve Boshoff.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Senior Project Manager

Category: Project Management Authority

Salary: Salary starting at £74,297

Closing Date: 2024-11-29

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £67,035 to £79,482 (Grade 3B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Billy Lawrie.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Risk Practitioner

Category: Business Management Office

Salary: Salary starting at £49,675

Closing Date: 2024-12-06

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Leslie Collier.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Defence Shift Team Leader (STL)

Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing

Salary: Salary starting at £56,168

Closing Date: 2024-12-06

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Kevin Joyce.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Capability Leader for Safety, Security, Safeguards and Human Factors

Category: Nuclear Operations

Salary: Salary starting at £82,086

Closing Date: 2024-12-03

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The salary range for this position is £82,086 to £89,298  (Grade 3A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stephen Shackleford.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Human Factors Assessor (various levels)

Category: Nuclear Operations

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 0000-00-00

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for these positions is likely to be (Grade tbc):

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Sarah Lawrie.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Commissioning Engineer (EC&I)

Category: Engineering

Salary: Salary starting at £56,168

Closing Date: 2024-11-22

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405  (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Phil Gravett.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)

Category: Engineering

Salary: Salary starting at £56,168

Closing Date: 2024-11-21

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Phil Gravett.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Criticality Consultant

Category: Nuclear Operations

Salary: Salary starting at £56,168

Closing Date: 2024-11-22

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andy Nickson.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Graduate Scheme 2025 - Information Security

Category: Apprentice & Graduates

Salary: Salary starting at £37,744

Closing Date: 2024-12-01

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The starting salary for this position is £37,744 (Band 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Senior Criticality Consultant

Category: Nuclear Operations

Salary: Salary starting at £67,035

Closing Date: 2024-11-22

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £67,035 to £79,482 (Grade 3B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andy Nickson.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Electrical and Instrumentation Craft (Shifts)

Category: Nuclear Operations

Salary: Salary starting at £39,797

Closing Date: 2024-12-04

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £39,797 to £41,852 (Grade 5A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andrew Smith/Corey Henderson.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Graduate Scheme 2025 - Engineering

Category: Apprentice & Graduates

Salary: Salary starting at £37,744

Closing Date: 2024-12-01

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The starting salary for this position is £37,744 (Band 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Graduate Scheme 2025 - Science

Category: Apprentice & Graduates

Salary: Salary starting at £37,744

Closing Date: 2024-12-01

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The starting salary for this position is £37,744 (Band 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Graduate Scheme 2025 - Mathematics and Statistics

Category: Apprentice & Graduates

Salary: Salary starting at £37,744

Closing Date: 2024-12-01

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The starting salary for this position is £37,744 (Band 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Graduate Scheme 2025 - Software Engineering

Category: Apprentice & Graduates

Salary: Salary starting at £37,744

Closing Date: 2024-12-01

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The starting salary for this position is £37,744 (Band 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact nnlearlycareers@uknnl.com.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Control Systems Technical Support

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Salary starting at £49,675

Closing Date: 2024-11-22

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Greg Rushforth.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Research Scientist (FTC - 24 months)

Category: Fuel, Reactor and Reprocessing

Salary: Salary starting at £43,902

Closing Date: 2024-11-26

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £43,902 to £47,995 (Grade 4C).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Neil Rutherford.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Commercial Officer / Senior Commercial Officer

Category: Commercial

Salary: Salary up to £51,526 dependent on qualifications and skill set

Closing Date: 2024-11-26

Location: Risley, Cheshire

The salary range for this position is up to £58,732 dependent on qualifications and skill set.

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Katherine Tellum.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC '˜New'™ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. 

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

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Safety Case Advisor / Safety Case Manager

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 0000-00-00

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for these positions will be:

Safety Case Advisor the salary range is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A) Safety Case Manager the salary range is £67,035 to £79,482 (Grade 3B)

If you have any queries regarding these positions, please contact Stephen Brinsden for Safety Case Manager and Lindsay Hawkins/Jamie Brown for Safety Case Advisor.

Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter.

If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description

NNL is a place where people do things that have never been done before. Where experts in all kinds of fields come together to solve some of society’s biggest challenges and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. Being part of NNL means being at the cutting-edge of the nuclear industry. It means having the freedom to share your ideas and shape our evolving organisation and it means collaborating with some of the smartest minds around to push the boundaries of science, technology and innovation. 

What you’ll be doing 

As part of our facility-based safety case team, you’ll support a wide variety of projects for both our internal and external customers. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll define, implement and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems. This will involve providing specialist safety case advice, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and generating the necessary documentation to meet safety case requirements. 

We have opportunities for both Safety Case Managers and Safety Case Advisors -  to find out which role is right for you, click on the links below for more detail on what we’re looking for:

Safety Case Manager Safety Case Advisor 

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Electrical Design Engineer

Category: Nuclear Operations

Salary: Salary starting at £56,168

Closing Date: 2024-12-02

Location: Workington, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £56,168 to £61,405 (Grade 4A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Mark Pearson

If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team

Job Description

The Remote Engineering Design & Robotics Team supplies bespoke remote handling equipment, tooling, inspection systems and robotic systems and tooling for all aspects of remote operations plant intervention work in the nuclear industry. We cover all aspects of projects including consultancy, optioneering studies, concept design, detail design, manufacture, test, commissioning, and on-site operations. 

Electrical Engineers will work in the supply of remotely deployed equipment for use in active plant, underwater operations, radioactive waste size reduction and processing and decommissioning.

In addition, Electrical Engineers will also be involved in the design, build and operation of inactive test rigs to prove new technology, equipment and processes prior to deployment in active nuclear plant.

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Instrument Technician

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Salary from £39,797 - £47,970 inc allowances

Closing Date: 2024-11-27

Location: Preston, Lancashire

The salary range for this position is £39,797 to £47,970 including allowances (Grade 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Andrew Kennedy

If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team

Job Description

To be part of the electrical and instrumentation engineering team for building maintenance and breakdown issues. Also, to support the installation and commissioning of improvement and customer projects.

The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

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Electrical Technical Support

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Salary starting at £49,675

Closing Date: 2024-11-22

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £49,675 to £51,526 (Grade 4B).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Francis King / Sam Walker.

If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team.

Job Description

Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.

Exciting news! NNL is piloting a 4-day work pattern for our Compliance Engineering Maintenance Team at the Central Site. This work pattern is designed to provide our employees with greater flexibility, which in turn supports their work-life balance while maintaining our standards of service.

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Health Physics Monitor

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Salary from £36,715 - £38,771 dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing Date: 2024-11-22

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £36,715 to £38,771 (Grade 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Heather Seddon

If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team

Job Description

NNL are looking to recruit a team of Health Physics monitors to carry out Routine and Non Routine Operations on the Windscale site on Sellafield. They will be expected to cover both facilities on the site as required, offering Health Physics support.

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Maintenance Electrician

Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance

Salary: Salary from £39,797 - £47,970 inc allowances

Closing Date: 2024-12-06

Location: Sellafield, Cumbria

The salary range for this position is £39,797 to £47,970 including allowances (Grade 5A)

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Adam Oxley / Matthew Wojcik

If you have any queries about the impact to your pay and/or pension benefits, by applying for this position, please contact the HR Support Team

Job Description

As a Maintenance Electrician at NNL you will be performing routine maintenance on a wide range of Electrical and Instrumentation plant systems. You will also carry out project work, breakdown repairs and safe isolations.

Exciting news! NNL is piloting a 4-day work pattern for our Compliance Engineering Maintenance Team at the Central Site. This work pattern is designed to provide our employees with greater flexibility, which in turn supports their work-life balance while maintaining our standards of service.

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